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Cote D Azur Travel Guide

Cote d'Azur Travel Guide

Globally associated with glamour, celebrities, a
vibrant nightlife and stunning beaches, the Cote d'Azur is a
sun-drenched paradise which never ceases to captivate the touristic
imagination:

The Cote d'Azur is renowned as the playground of the rich,
famous and beautiful and apart from the natural delights of its
beaches and rolling hills it boasts splendid shopping, restaurants
and nightlife as well as some wonderful art galleries and
museums.

The resort towns of Cannes and St Tropez are synonymous with the
French high-life and never go out of fashion, and the city of
Nice is charming and full of
pretty parks and gardens as well as opportunities for historical
sightseeing. Marseille, just
beyond the French Riviera, is a vibrant port city rapidly
transforming into a centre for culture and entertainment. In
between, the Cote d'Azur has some picturesque medieval villages to
investigate and a pleasantly sleepy countryside which often goes
unexplored by the throngs who visit its beaches and resorts.

Best time to visit Cote d'Azur

The French Riviera has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers
and mild winters. Summer is the peak tourist season in the Cote
d'Azur and the beaches can get extremely crowded at this time.
Traffic congestion can also be a hindrance to getting around in the
busy summer months and during the famous festivals, like the Cannes
Film Festival. In fact, many prefer to avoid the summer months,
when the coastline can get a bit full, but those travelling to the
Cote d'Azur to enjoy the stunning beaches will find that summer is
the best time to visit. Read more on the Cote d'Azur's Climate and
Weather.

What to do in Cote d'Azur

-Hike up to the botanical gardens in the dramatically situated
village of Eze.

Getting there

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is situated four miles (6km) west
of the city. Buses leave regularly from the airport for hundreds of
destinations all along the Cote d'Azur. Flights to Nice Côte
d'Azur Airport come from destinations all over Europe and it is a
popular and pleasant airport. Get more information on Nice Côte d'Azur
Airport.

Did you know?

-The Cannes Film Festival was inaugurated in the 1930s in
reaction to the interference of the fascist Italian and German
governments in the selection of movies for the Venice film
festival.

-About three quarters of the world's essences for perfumes are
produced from the gardens of the French Riviera.

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